Giannoulis - Santa Marina BeachHotel
Located on Crete's northern coast, Giannoulis - Santa Marina Beach Hotel offers beachfront logistics that eliminate complicated ceremony-to-reception transitions—your guests arrive once and stay put.
- Ceremony
- 30 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- CHQ · 45 minutes by car
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.4 /5 · 1,608
Giannoulis - Santa Marina Beach Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ag. Marina 730 14, Greece, hosting 30 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Chania International Airport (Ioannis Daskalogiannis) (CHQ), 45 minutes by car.
Giannoulis - Santa Marina Beach Hotel in Ag. Marina 730 14.
Located on Crete's northern coast, Giannoulis - Santa Marina Beach Hotel offers beachfront logistics that eliminate complicated ceremony-to-reception transitions—your guests arrive once and stay put.
The 4-star property provides 120+ rooms directly on the sand, meaning accommodation and celebration happen in one location.
With 4.4/5 Google ratings, this hotel delivers consistent execution for 50–150 guest weddings throughout the year.
We had a very memorable stay at this resort. The resort is very well equipped for a family holiday. The rooms are big ( we got an upgrade), the amenities are excellent ( multiple pools) and the location is right on the beach. You might stay across the road but many resorts in this region have similar design. This is because the land between the beach and the roads are not huge. The staff were exceptional. They gave us a free massage and took care of our kids very well. The F&B team was outstanding. The F&B manager Mr. Giannoulis, Viktor are some of the names we could recollect. My kids didn’t want to leave and they even managed to make friends. Yes, there are some minor issues ( tiny and weird bathroom design ) but it didn’t affect our experience. Food was good but I didn’t like the fish served and the desserts were very average.
4 notes, from the desk.
Direct beachfront access with private sandy ceremony spaces and sea views
120+ onsite rooms reduce guest travel logistics and extend celebration into evening
Full-service hotel restaurant and bar handling catering for receptions up to 150 guests
Year-round operation with Mediterranean climate averaging 300+ sunny days annually
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 5:00–9:00 PMGuest arrival; welcome drinks on beach or pool area
- 11:00 AMCeremony on private beach section
- 12:30–1:30 PMCocktail hour and photos near shoreline
- 2:00–6:00 PMReception dinner in hotel restaurant with sea views
- 9:00 AM–12:00 PMFarewell breakfast; guest departures
Things worth knowing.
CHQ · 45 minutes by car
Guests fly into Chania International Airport (Ioannis Daskalogiannis). The desk arranges every transfer.
$12,000–25,000
Pricing varies by season (off-season discounts available Oct–Mar). All-inclusive packages may negotiate better rates. Couples should request itemized quotes directly from venue.
$1,200–2,000
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
$60–95 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
$90–150 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
2821 068570
Answered by the venue in local hours. The desk picks up otherwise.
Asked along the way.
Can we hold both ceremony and reception onsite?+
Yes. The beach area accommodates ceremonies while the restaurant facilities handle receptions. Hotel staff coordinate logistics between venues.
What's the typical guest capacity?+
The venue comfortably hosts 50–150 guests. Smaller groups and larger celebrations are both accommodated with advance planning.
Are accommodations included in wedding packages?+
Room blocks are available at negotiated rates. Many couples arrange group rates to incentivize multi-night stays for guests.
What's the nearest international airport?+
Chania International Airport (CHQ) is 45km away with 45-minute transfer time via rental car or arranged shuttle service.
When is the best time to marry here?+
April–May and September–October offer warm weather without summer heat. July–August is busiest and warmest; winter months are quieter with occasional rain.
Hold dates at Giannoulis - Santa Marina Beach Hotel.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.